Stereoselective ring-opening polymerization of functional β-lactones: influence of the exocyclic side-group
Rama M. Shakaroun, Hui Li, Philippe Jéhan, Marielle Blot, Ali Alaaeddine, Jean‐François Carpentier, Sophie M. Guillaume
Abstract
Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) are a unique class of polyesters especially due to their chemical diversity imparted by their side-chain substituent that provides a handle to tune their properties, such as their thermal, mechanical and (bio)degradability signature.
Topics & Concepts
SubstituentSide chainPolyesterPolyhydroxyalkanoatesRing (chemistry)Group (periodic table)PolymerizationChemistryFunctional groupPendant groupStereoselectivityRing-opening polymerizationPolymer chemistryOrganic chemistryPolymerBiologyBacteriaCatalysisGeneticsbiodegradable polymer synthesis and propertiesCarbon dioxide utilization in catalysisAdvanced Polymer Synthesis and Characterization